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Gentoo Rookery

Gentoo Rookery

Gentoo Penguins at their rookery on an island in Mikkelson Harbor, overlooking the oceanside glaciers.

Gentoo Penguins at their rookery on an island in Mikkelson Harbor, overlooking the oceanside glaciers.
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NIKON D500

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Aperture 11/1 ISO 100 Shutter 1/200 Focal Length 580/10

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Jan, 2017

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